Athlon PRO 3045B vs Core i5-12400F

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 / 4

2,770

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+605.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Athlon PRO 3045B is positioned at rank #1177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1182

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1184

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1185

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1186

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1187

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1188

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1189

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon PRO 3045B in both compute-intensive tasks (150.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-12400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 39% cheaper ($110 vs $180) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1054%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($110)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Athlon PRO 3045B Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 3045B and Core i5-12400F

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Athlon PRO 3045B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 150.3% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+350%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Dali (2020−2021)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	2,770	19,532+605%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FP5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Athlon PRO 3045B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3	—
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Athlon PRO 3045B launched at $426 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($180 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 3045B delivers 15.4 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 168.1% better value option.